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Century-old cookie tradition hasn’t crumbled

It’s difficult to keep up with the cousins as they deftly fold, cut, fill, bake, glaze and sprinkle each and every cookie. When the behind-the-scenes work of making the dough and filling is taken into account, the whole process seems even more intimidating.

See the lights!

To spare our readers the chore of driving all over Sun City in search of Christmas spirit, the Sun Day contacted various neighborhoods to find out the hotspots and best areas to check out this season.

St. John’s donates over $2,000 to military families

For close to three decades now, the Fay’s pork chop and chicken BBQ dinner has graced the grounds of the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Huntley. The annual dinner, held toward summer’s end, is the church’s largest fundraising effort.

The other side of the coin, part 1

My class members, many of whom are on 10 to 15 meds each, tell me that when they go to their doctors and ask them to take them off some of their prescriptions, especially statins, that the doctors reply they need them; many for life.

A gift of love for those grieving during the holidays

After writing my two-part story on SAD, it recently occurred to me that there are many Sun Citians truly sad during the holidays due to the loss of loved ones who have died at this time of year, in the past year, or in recent years. At a time when people are expected to be “jolly” at holiday parties, December becomes a most difficult period especially for those grieving.

Though demanding, winter is not deadliest season for driving in Illinois

Whether snowflakes bring to mind memories of sledding and skating or aggravation at the thought of shovels and standstills, one fact is sure: winter calls for a change of driving habits.

Harp Twins’ mission to “make the harp rock”

Camille and Kennerly Kitt are the world’s only known identical twin professional harp players. They were trained classically but have arranged modern day songs to be played on the harp.

Motorcycle accident takes life of Huntley resident

On Saturday, Dec. 1 at approximately 2:04 p.m., the Huntley Police Department responded to a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Del Webb Boulevard and Sumer Ridge Lane involving a motorcycle.

Modifying holidays to suit current needs

For years, I’ve enjoyed hosting our annual holiday gatherings. I’ve done it all, and the kids have loved it. Earlier this year, my health has suffered, and now I don’t think I can make it all happen like I used to. None of my children have offered to take over, so I am wondering how to host the holidays considering my limitations.

Safety tips for the holidays

Don’t make it easy for “smash & grab” auto thieves. Keep wallets, purses, cell phones, keys, and other tempting items out of sight, if you must leave them in your car. If you’ll need to store valuables in your trunk while you shop, put them there before getting to your destination. Don’t let a thief observe you putting valuables into the trunk.

Hang your hat: December 13, 2012

Letters for the week of December 13.

The most precious gift of all: time

This holiday season, we seem to be struggling to get into the holiday spirit. The concerns over the economy, the fiscal cliff, unemployment, rising costs of living, and no hockey have us all stressed out. Not even the early Black Friday (that started on Thanksgiving), nor cyber Monday seemed to get us in holiday gear.

Laughter by Paul: December 13, 2012

A newlywed wife said to her husband when he returned from work, “I have GREAT news for you. Pretty soon, there are going to be three in this house instead of two.”

Go ahead, make my Christmas day

Merry Christmas! There. I said it. Now, before any touchy-feely, overly sensitive people tell me how politically incorrect I am, give me a chance to explain.

A little light for a big cause

On Christmas Eve, the Lions Club of Sun City is once again hoping to light up Sun City through their annual luminaria fundraiser.

An American classic played out around a turkey

Skype is a wonderful tool for communication that allows users to see each other face-to-face. It makes “video chat,” which up until a few short years ago was still stuck in the science fiction realm, a reality. It brings families and friends closer together than ever before. And, viewed through the eyes of a vigilant and all-seeing mother, it allows parents to see just what their kids have been up to while away at school.

Grief group provides answers for widows, widowers

Matt Meyer, a former pastor and founder of the Grief Support and Life Enrichment Group, began last Friday’s weekly meeting with a soft, chiming bell. With that tone, the group, which is described by members as “fellowship,” “family,” and “therapy,” began as it has since 2004, with guests sharing anything on their minds.

Paint Drops’ artists color their world with joy

Take one step into the craft room at Creekside Lodge, and you’ll feel like singing “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!” That’s because the artistic folks of Paint Drops are busy creating festive masterpieces that are sure to brighten anyone’s holiday season.

Fixing SAD for the holidays Part 2: Treatment Is Available

If you have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, treatment can help prevent complications, especially if the disorder is diagnosed and treated in its early stages before symptoms get worse. According to Mayo clinic.com: “It’s normal to have some days when you feel down. But if you feel down for days at a time and you can’t seem to get motivated to do activities you normally enjoy (especially during this holiday season when social life should abound), see your doctor.

The irresistible call of our inner interior decorators

Sometimes women just have to rearrange the furniture. It’s part of our DNA. For me, this can only be accomplished when my husband is going fishing for a weekend.

Two Tails serves a bounty of fish seasoned in any number of ways

Two Tails Eatery is a pretty unique dining spot, as it is also a market that sells meats and seafood on a retail basis. My wife Judy and daughter Sharon joined me for dinner at this unpretentious establishment that offers lots of choices in entrees, sandwiches, soups, appetizers, salads, and a kid’s menu.

Replacing a worn-out garbage disposal

Last week my garbage disposal gave out after 11-plus years. Several times over the years it has jammed and would not start. When that happened, I took the wrenchette tool that came with the disposal, plugged it into the hole at the bottom, and rotated it until the jam was cleared. This time there was no jam, just bad bearings that made it hard enough to rotate that the motor would not start.

A candy-crazed criminal’s long-overdue apology

I don’t recall her name — I’m not sure if I ever knew it — but I would like to apologize to that skinny, curly-haired girl for giving her a bloody nose.

Why some dogs dress up in winter

Have you ever seen someone walking their little dog with a fur coat and booties on? Did you think to yourself that person is crazy to put clothes on their dogs or they have way too much money to spend? Fact is, some dogs should have clothing on to protect them from the cold elements.

My autobiography, told to the best of my core memory

I checked Ancestry.com and was able to trace my lineage back to about 1936. We sure didn’t look anything like we do now. The earliest I could find some of my ancestors that were anything like me, at least in the internal organs, was 1941.

Turkey talk brings to mind appreciation of sports

My wife (I love her dearly, God bless her) says, “If nose-picking was a sport on TV, he’d watch it.” It’s her way of describing how much of a sports fanatic I am.

Hang your Hat: December 6, 2012

Letters for the week of December 6.